Chapter I

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From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

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From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

later than; following

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

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From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the formal act of approving

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

achieved or reached

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

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From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

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From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

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From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

any large and important church

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

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From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

without stop or interruption

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

any of various infectious viral diseases of animals

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

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From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

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From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

an opposing military force

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

remove from customary environment or associations

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

apart from; not including

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

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From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

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From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

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From this reading Mr. Jenkins.

and nothing more

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

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From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

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From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

social deportment

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

the force of workers available

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

a form of address for a man

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

of or in or relating to the nose

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

an old word for “no”

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

not any; not one

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

above and across; more than

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

exceedingly harmful

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

being disposed to do something

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

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From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

possessing material wealth

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

deliver a hard blow to

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading * * “Robin Consciencean ancient ballad, (suggested by Lydgate's “London Lackpenny,”) first printed at Edinburgh in 1683, gives a curious picture of London tradesmen, &c.

cause to sound with a twang

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the act of using

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

precisely as stated

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

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From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading |My friends,”--continued Mr. Bosky, after an approving smack of the lips, and “_Thanks_, my kind mistress! many happy returns of St. Bartlemy!” had testified the ballad-singer's hearty relish and gratitude for the refreshing draught over which he had just suspended his well-seasoned nose, *--“never may the mouths be stopped-- * “Thom: Brewer, my Mus: Servant, through his proneness to good fellowshippe, having attained to a very rich and rubicund nose, being reproved by a friend for his too frequent use of strong drinkes and sacke, as very pernicious to that distemper and inflammation in his nose.

which person or people

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

belonging to which person

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'Nay, faith,' says he, 'if it will not endure sacke, it is _no nose_ for me.'”--L' Estrange, No. 578.

in the company of; together with

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading --(except with a cup of good liquor) of these musical itinerants, from whose doggrel a curious history of men and manners might be gleaned, to humour the anti-social disciples of those pious publicans who substituted their nasal twang for the solemn harmony of cathedral music; who altered St. Peter's phrase, 'the Bishop of your souls,' into 'the Elder (!!) of your souls;' for 'thy kingdom come,' brayed 'thy Commonwealth come!' and smuggled the water into their rum-puncheons, which they called _wrestling with the spirit_, and making the _enemy weaker!_ 'Show me the popular ballads of the time, and I will show you the temper and taste of the people.'